Parliamentary Round Up.

  • 2 Aug 2024
  • 7 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Jewel Tete

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Tuesday, 30th July, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting

Motions

  • Reduction of Publication Period of a Specified Bill.
  • Reports of The Auditor-General on the National Government Constituencies. Development Fund For Nine Constituencies In Bungoma County.
  • Public Petition on Funds Spent Contrary to the Provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution.
  • Report on Consideration of the Audited Accounts of Specified State Corporations.
  • Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business on Online Platforms.

Bills

  • The Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2024) (The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)- First Reading. 
  • The Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2024) – Second Reading.

 

Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 – Morning Sitting

Motions 

  • Consideration of Senate Amendments to The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022).
  • Policy for The Provision of Mental Health Services in all Healthcare Facilities.
  • Policy and Funding for Sugarcane Farming in the Country.
  • National Sensitisation and Support for Combating Sickle Cell and Haemophilia Diseases.
  • Establishment of A Science Museum.
  • Supporting and Promoting Local Fertiliser Manufacturing Industries.
  • Government-to-Government (G2G) Model to Acquire and Supply Fertilisers to Farmers at Subsidised Cost.
  • Development of Measures to Mitigate Digital Exclusion.
  • Formulation of A Regulatory Framework on Artificial Intelligence in the Country.
  • Establishment of a National Policy to Combat Disrespectful Childbirth Practices in Kenya.
  • Formulation of a Land Use Policy on Zoning of Land for Agriculture and Built Development.
  • Review of The Eligibility Age for Enrolment of Older Members of Society to The Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme.
  • Formulation of a Reward Scheme for Accomplishments by Sports Persons in International Competitions.
  • Expansion of Major Roads in the Country to Dual Carriageways.
  • Uundaji Wa Sera Za Kushughulikia Matukio Ya Ubaguzi Dhidi Ya Wanafunzi Wa Dini Mbalimbali Katika Taasisi Za Elimu Nchini.
  • Introduction of Mandatory Community Service to All Learners Upon Completion of Secondary School Education.

 

Bills

  • The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 78 of 2023).
  • The Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022).
  • The Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bill No. 5 of 2023).
  • Consideration of Senate amendments to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022).
  • The Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bill No. 13 of 2022).
  • The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 of 2023).

 

Thursday, 1st August, 2024

  • Nominated Cabinet Secretaries Vetting Process.

 

SENATE

Tuesday, 30th July, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting

Motions

  • Report of The Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its Consideration of The Social Health Insurance (General) Regulations, 2024 and The Social Health Insurance (Tribunal Procedure) Rules, 2024.
  • Report of The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on The Status of Implementation of Projects Funded by The Conditional Grant for The Construction of County Headquarters.
  • Report of The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on The Senate Nominees, on Behalf of The County Governments, to The Position of Member of The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
  • Report of The Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of The Report of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of West Pokot County Assembly for The Financial Year 2018/2019 and Reports of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of Isiolo, Kiambu, Kitui, Marsabit, Narok, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot and Murang’a County Assemblies for The Financial Year 2019/2020.
  • Extension of Time for Consideration of The Valuers (Forms And Fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (Legal Notice No. 69 of 2024, The Survey (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (Legal Notice No. 71 of 2024) and The Land Adjudication (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (Legal Notice No. 76 of 2024).
  • Report of The Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition to The Senate by Residents of Siany Area, Nyamira County, Regarding Destruction of 41 Hectares of Siany Wetland – Lr No. North Mugirango/Magwagwa Ii/403.
  • Report of The Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of The Audit Reports of The Water Service Providers for The Year Ended 30th June, 2019, 30th June, 2020 And 30th June, 2021.
  • Addressing The Challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya.   

Bills

  • The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023).
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023).
  • The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill (Senate Bills No. 41 of 2023).
  • The Law of Succession (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 20 of 2023).
  • The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023).
  • The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 52 of 2023).
  • The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023).
  • The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No. 50 of 2023).
  • The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  • The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023).
  • The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No. 18 of 2023) (Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, MP).
  • The Rice Bill (Senate Bills No. 19 Of 2023) (Sen. James Murango, MP).
  • The Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 31 of 2023).
  • The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 34 of 2023).
  • The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2023). 
  • The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2023).

 

Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 – Morning Sitting

Motions

  • Report of The Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of The Report of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of West Pokot County Assembly for The Financial Year 2018/2019, and Reports of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of Isiolo, Kiambu, Kitui, Marsabit, Narok, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot and Murang’a County Assemblies for The Financial Year 2019/2020.
  • Report of The Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition to The Senate by Residents of Siany Area, Nyamira County, Regarding Destruction of 41 Hectares of Siany Wetland – Lr No. North Mugirango/Magwagwa Ii/403. 
  • Report of The Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of The Audit Reports of The Water Service Providers for The Year Ended 30th June 2019, 30th June 2020 and 30th June 2021.
  • Report of The Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its Consideration of The Physical and Land Use Planning (Planning Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, Legal Notice No. 72 of 2024, The Land (Amendment) Regulations, Legal Notice No. 74 of 2024; and The Land Registration (General) (Amendment) Regulations, Legal Notice No. 77 of 2024.
  • Report of The 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Held in Accra, Ghana, from 30th September – 6th October  2023.
  • Report of The 9th  Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians Held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 15th to 17th September 2023.
  • Report Of The 147th Assembly Of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings Held in Luanda, Angola, on 23rd to 27th October 2023.
  • Report Of The Kenya Delegation To The Extraordinary Session Of The Sixth Parliament Of The Pan African Parliament (PAP) Held at The Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa, from 20th to 27th March 2024.
  • Report of The 14th Ordinary Session of The Plenary Assembly and Related Meetings of The Forum of Parliaments of The International Conference of The Great Lakes Region, Held in Livingstone, Zambia, from 15th to 19th April 2024. 
  • Establishment of a Monthly Car-Free Day and County Car-Free Zones.
  • Stoppage of Funds to Isiolo County Due to The Failure by The Governor to Honour Senate Summonses.
  • Addressing The Challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya.

 

Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting

Motions

  • Report of The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on The Senate Nominees, on Behalf of The County Governments, to The Position of Member of The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
  • Report of The Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of The Reports of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of Tharaka Nithi, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Makueni, Meru, Bomet, Murang’a, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyeri, Siaya, Vihiga, Wajir and Samburu County Executives for The Financial Year 2019/2020.
  • Reports of The Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of The Audit Reports of Various Water Service Companies for The Financial Years 2018/2019, 2019/2020 And 2020/2021. 

Bills

  • The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 52 of 2023).
  • The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 70 of 2023).
  • The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2023). 
  • The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2023).
  • The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 of 2023).
  • The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2022).
  • The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No. 50 of 2023).
  • The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 46 of 2023).
  • The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 of 2023).
  • The Co-Operative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 53 of 2023).
  • The Early Childhood Education (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 54 of 2023). 
  • The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2024).
  • The Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 40 of 2022).

 

Thursday, 1st August, 2024 – Afternoon Sitting

Motions

  • Report of The Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on A Petition to The Senate by Residents of Siany Area, Nyamira County, Regarding Destruction of 41 Hectares of Siany Wetland – Lr No. North Mugirango/Magwagwa Ii/403.
  • Report of The Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of The Report of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of West Pokot County Assembly for The Financial Year 2018/2019 and Reports of The Auditor General on The Financial Statements of Isiolo, Kiambu, Kitui, Marsabit, Narok, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot And Murang’a County Assemblies for The Financial Year 2019/2020.
  • Consideration of The National Assembly Amendments to The Equalization Fund Appropriation (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 of 2023).
  • Joint Report of The Standing Committee on Health of The Senate and The Departmental Committee on Health of The National Assembly on the Approval of Dr. Patrick Omwanda Amoth, EBS, for Appointment as The Director General for Health.
  • Report of The 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Held in Accra, Ghana from 30th September – 6th October, 2023.
  • Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya.
  • County Governments to Set Aside Land for the Planting of Indigenous Trees.

 

Bills

  • The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 52 of 2023).
  • The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No. 50 of 2023).
  • The Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 40 of 2022).
  • The County Oversight and Accountability Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2024).
  • The County Civic Education Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2024).
  • The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024).
  • The Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2024). 
  • The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2024).